NOW Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 https://music.apple.com/us/album/solar-power/1572940891 Quote ‘Solar Power’, though, doesn’t feel like a record that will suffer that same fate – this is an album that grows in quiet stature with every listen, new nuggets of wisdom making their way to the surface, peeking through its beautiful instrumentation that weaves a stunning, leafy tapestry. Few artists strike gold on every record they create but, for the third time in a row, Lorde has done it again, crafting yet another world-beater. https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/lorde-solar-power-review-3023597 Quote Amidst this ongoing recalibration of what it is to be an artist and a celebrity, and where one ends and the other begins, the trajectory of Ella Yelich-O'Connor, AKA Lorde, feels reassuringly old-fashioned. Her new album is called Solar Power but, just like the moon, Lorde is an artist with distinct phases. https://thequietus.com/articles/30405-lorde Quote While her previous albums were heralded and held close as deeply relatable works, 'Solar Power' is an album about Lorde being Lorde, unafraid to be clear about the fact that she no longer has a life quite like her fans, and she can’t be their guide. https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/lorde-solar-power/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roso Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Although it doesn't come close to Melodrama, I still think it's a good album with some strong tracks Fallen Fruit is one of her best songs btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_Dean Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Honestly I'm a casual Lorde listener, and this is the album of hers that I return to the most. I just love the laidback vibe of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shyboi Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Ahead of it's time. It grew on me, kinda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nostalgic Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Boring but relaxing. I don't hate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay L Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 It did not age well. Still her worst album for sure. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winged Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Awful boring album 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator wehavetostan Posted August 19, 2023 ATRL Moderator Share Posted August 19, 2023 Still boring, and no amount of historical revisionism from stans will change that 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultraviolence.xx Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Rude Boy Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Still an incredible disappointment 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scabandplaster Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Boot! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conquxror Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 (edited) I’ll always be a rider for Solar Power, Lorde just knows how to touch my soul with her music in a very special way. I don’t think I’ll fully hate an album released by her. I totally understand the mixed reaction tho, and while I still don’t fully agree with the bandwagon backlash this album got in the stan community and the way people talk about it, I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. I’ve been seeing tones of positive talk about this record this past couple of weeks tho, specially since Lorde has been more active this days. Yesterday I saw a positive tweet about with almost 20K likes, so I think she’ll get her roses eventually. Edited August 19, 2023 by conquxror Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroPoint Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 When it came out I was majorly disappointed. I hoped it would grow on me. It did not. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbenci Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 It was what I needed during Covid and has some really good songs like California, SATNS, MWTA, MR and the bonus tracks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator Bloo Posted August 19, 2023 ATRL Moderator Share Posted August 19, 2023 It didn’t grow on me like I hoped it would. There are some songs I really like (e.g., SATNS, California, MR, SFAG). But, all in all, the album just feels much more flat compared to her prior albums. Hoping she strikes gold again for L4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmc219 Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 It's not as strong as the first two, but I still pick it up once in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChapelHooker Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 I enjoyed it then and I enjoy it now. it's definitely her weakest LP and the songs that fall flat really are an absolute bore and a chore to sit through, but some songs have really revealed themselves to me over time. Oceanic Feeling is one of her best songs imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinseito Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Her worst album - I’m so glad we’re over pretending like it was any good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorNation Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 great album then, still a great album now 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorjesspazze9 Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 I listen to it once and never again I actually liked the song SP too. But that album was so forgettable. Let’s be honest. Pure heroin & Melodrama still get played weekly by me, but I just pretend this release don’t exist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiel D-01 Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Still a tastefully done album that I revisit especially every summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romantica Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Awful. We all had high hopes after Melodrama. I liked SP (the song) but the album sounds like one long string of noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckythisway Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Album overall was underwhelming but The Path, Stoned, and California are all career highlights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideOrDie Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 a misunderstood ahead of its time alboom, although there are some duds in the midsection 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosque Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 As an album it was a disappointment, although some songs were excellent. I do respect the artistic vision and that she kept standing behind the project and releasing all those music videos, even though I think they were terrible, but the vision was there and I applaud it. I do fear that due to its floppage, she will go back to serving Melodrama B-Sides for Tik Tok instead of coming up with a new sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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